We always have people come in here with the same problem, and we always ask for the same info, over and over and over again. Perhaps we should get a reference going to speed people along their way to fixing their cars. So, for those you that need help in fixing your car, please follow the below guidelines. And also, if anyone else can help with this thread, by all means, do so.

If Your Car Does Not Start
1. Does it crank?
2. Is it beginning to start, but then dies?
3. Do you have any check engine lights?
4. After lightly hitting on the fuel tank with a rubber mallet, does the car start?

If Your Car is Making Funny Noises
1. Is it a repetitive squeeking noise?
2. Is it a prominent sound, or barely audible?
3. Does the car make the sound with the A/C on?
4. Try to open the hood and identify what area of the car the noise is coming from

If Your Car is Smoking
1. What color is the smoke? (Blue, white, black?)
2. Where is the smoke coming from? (Rear of engine, front of engine, tailpipe?)
3. What fluids are low? (Transmission, Oil, Power steering, Coolant, etc. etc.)

Moron. There has been a sticky covering this very subject for almost two years, I've even had to direct YOU to it as I recall. People don't read it because they're lazy and they won't read this for the same reason. You intentions are good, but your actions are pointless.

__________________Thanks for the pic, jedimario.

"Everybody believes in something and everybody, by virtue of the fact that they believe in something, use that something to support their own existence."Frank Vincent Zappa, 1940-1993

Moron. There has been a sticky covering this very subject for almost two years, I've even had to direct YOU to it as I recall. People don't read it because they're lazy and they won't read this for the same reason. You intentions are good, but your actions are pointless.

I presume you're refering to your sticky, correct?

Well, I obviously know that it's there, hence my allusion to it. However, it's not specific enough. That's the point of this thread: to be more specific. I think my actions would atleast help if I can get the backing of more members such as yourself.

Well, I obviously know that it's there, hence my allusion to it. However, it's not specific enough. That's the point of this thread: to be more specific. I think my actions would atleast help if I can get the backing of more members such as yourself.

And just think. For the last two years I've been accused of wanting the info to be TOO specific. Your actions wouldn't be neccesary if more people thought before they typed and posted.

__________________Thanks for the pic, jedimario.

"Everybody believes in something and everybody, by virtue of the fact that they believe in something, use that something to support their own existence."Frank Vincent Zappa, 1940-1993